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soft law

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A quick definition of soft law:

Soft law refers to rules that are not completely binding but still have some legal significance. In international law, it can include guidelines, policy declarations, or codes of conduct that set standards of behavior but are not legally enforceable.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Soft law refers to rules or guidelines that are not strictly binding but still hold some legal significance. In international law, soft law can take the form of policy declarations, codes of conduct, or guidelines that set standards of conduct but are not legally enforceable.

  • UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: This is an example of soft law in international law. The declaration sets out guidelines for the treatment of indigenous peoples but is not legally binding.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guidelines: Many companies have adopted CSR guidelines that set out their commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. While these guidelines are not legally enforceable, they can still have an impact on a company's reputation and relationships with stakeholders.

These examples illustrate the concept of soft law because they are not legally binding but still have some legal significance. The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples sets out important guidelines for the treatment of indigenous peoples, while CSR guidelines can influence a company's behavior and reputation.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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